For many Melbournians, our four-legged friends have been a constant companion during the Covid19 pandemic.
Grab the leash and your furry friend and head out to support your local businesses who will treat your best friend! Explore your local Mari today and shout your pooch to a Puppuccino out West!
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Tempus Espresso Lab: 4 Neilson Place, Footscray
Tempus Espresso Lab is conveniently located close to the Maribyrnong River Trail. A few minutes’ walk off the river’s track and you will find this uber cool pop-up café, serving San Pedro Coffee, pastries and gourmet panini from its stylised shipping container.
With a vibrant outdoor seating area, Tempus Espresso Lab is family friendly, bicycle accessible and the perfect place to stop and refuel with your dog on your daily walk.
Woven: 175B Stephen St, Yarraville
Tucked away in a quieter pocket of Yarraville is Woven, a stylish café converted from the industrial roots of the former Dickies towel factory.
Serving Code Black Coffee, Cobb Lane pastries and a fresh menu that includes vegan and gluten free options. Woven café also stocks ‘Barking at Bones’ – 100% natural pet treats made from locally sourced, premium ingredients!
With an outdoor green space to sit with your pooch, Woven will happily take your dog’s photo and display it on their ‘Dog of the Day’ social media posts!
Fig and Walnut: 11 Bellairs Ave, Seddon
Nestled away in the backstreets of Seddon alongside the trainline is Fig and Walnut café.
With an ‘all day menu’ inspired by locally sourced seasonal produce, Fig and Walnut offer a range of gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy free options.
With a cute cubby house in their fig tree courtyard for kids to explore; and dogs welcome in their front and back outdoor areas, Fig and Walnut is a great place to sit back and enjoy an Industry Beans brew with your four-legged friend.
Westerly: 206 Somerville Rd, Kingsville
Westerly is a charming little café located within the local shopping strip of Kingsville’s Sommerville Road.
Serving up homemade muffins and cookies alongside croissants and pies from Candied Bakery, Westerly offer espresso, batch brew and all your caffeine requests using beans from Craftwork Roasting Co coffee.
With al fresco seating out front, Westerly is a fantastic pit stop with your pooch, positioned within walking distance from Beavers Reserve, Cruickshank Park and McNish Reserve.
Seddon Deadly Sins: 148 Victoria Street, Seddon
Located in the heart of Seddon village is Seddon Deadly Sins, a licenced café that has been a staple of the neighbourhood since opening in 2003.
With an all day breakfast and lunch menu that can be tailored to any dietary preference, Seddon Deadly Sins offers kerbside dining as well as a shaded rear courtyard.
With a cake selection that changes daily, Seddon Deadly Sins serves up Metro coffee and soy lattes with liver sprinkles for your pooch!
Content & Photo Credits: Simon McKusky @ Simon MC
